
Annandale Public School District 876
Regular Meeting of the School Board – November 27, 2023 at 7:00 pm
1. Jones called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm.
2. Board members present: Katie Jones, Jon Scheer, Melissa Muehring-Paulson, Paul Zabinski, Gena Jacobson and Jennifer Mealey. Student Representatives: Atalie Druga and Mariah Klippenes.
3. Jacobson moved to approve the agenda. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
4. Committee Reports
5. Community Comment/Concerns: None
6. Scheer moved to approve the consent agenda. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A. Approval of meeting minutes from the October 23, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
B. Approval of the November check register
C. Acceptance of November donations
David & Kathryn Helget 16 large maple boards AMS Carpentry Class
Mary Iverson $50 Cardinal Cupboard
Jessica Sylvester $25 AMS any student in need
Cardinal Athletic Foundation-CAF $1,500 AHS Choir
Cardinal Athletic Foundation-CAF $800 AMS Tennis
Cardinal Athletic Foundation-CAF $5,000 Robotics
Cardinal Athletic Foundation-CAF $750 Annandale Activities
D. Approval of extra duty assignment(s)
E. Approval of Leave(s) of Absence
F. Approval of Change of Assignment
G. Approval of Resignation(s)
7. Unfinished Business Information
A. Enrollment projections for 2023-24
B. District Enrollment Summary
8. New Business Information
A. World’s Best Workforce Presentation by Jon Meinke and Victoria Beckman.
B. Jacobson moved to approve the Recognition of Student Qualifiers for State and Nationals list and Recognition for 2 MSHSL Most Valuable Teammate Awards. Scheer seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
Cross Country: Sal Wirth, Owen Fahey, Emery Wirth, Olivia Minear and Imari Herrmann.
Volleyball: Addison Fobbe, Presley Kenning, Avery Nathe, Jaden Sandquist, Jaida Thompson, Ella Unzicker, Julia Bishop, Emerson Helget, Sara Lillehaug, Kate Neuman, Alex Schuler, Avery Seagraves, Carlie Hermes, Jaiden Lee and Amelia Edmonson.
Football: Caleb Purcell, Joseph Healy, Bryan Martinez Mejia, Isaak Eenhuis, Brandon Valdez, Jax Stedham, Michael Kovall, Nick Olson, Zach Meyer, Thomas Westman, Jack Danzeisen, Nick Walter, Carter Pogatshnik, Gabe Westman, Zach Roe, Brandon Cooper, Lincoln Adams, Tyson Sanderson, Alex Sundberg, Colby Dircks, Sam J Jacobson, Cameron Ergen, Jackson Neutz, Owen Holm, Ryan Fischer, Jack Nilson, Ben Broughton, Mario Molina, Connor Lampi, Jimmy Segner, Nate Green, Hudson Helget, Caden Schimelpfenig, Bastian Gilson, Jacob Kent, Isaiah Turner, Darius Alston, Ethan Millner, Keagan Grube, Ben Walter, Tommy Halverson, Kamryn Helget, Naomi Zeidler, Weston Miller, Justin Kunkel, Brody Wroblewski, Eli O’Konek, Owen Pederson, Jack Boon, Ethan Stevens, Cody Wirkkula, Alex Reitmeier, Gavin Wang, Vince Rasset, Charlie Seaberg, Charlie Peterson, Adrian Gomez, Brodye Patch, Austin Berry and Keaton Miller.
Nationals for Varsity Comp Cheer: Brooke Bublitz, Josephine Frantzen, Sarah Keute, Emily Merten, Sophi Peppin, Courtney Shouse, Aubrey Hougas, Lecia Newman, Jazmin Walker, Autumn Christos, Abby Frahm, Vi Winters, Lexi Alama-Konz, Bre Kurzhals, Maci Tabatt, Khloe Christos, Peyton Czycalla, Addi Daniels, Lenayah Ende, Lilly Ferngren, Avianna Jones, Ava Miller, Lilly Onstad, Grace Weimer and Bella Wiles.
MSHSL Most Valuable Teammate Awards: Avery Nathe-Volleyball and Sam J Jacobson-Football
C. Scheer moved to approve the 8th Grade Field Trip to Washington DC requested by Trina Mastley. Mealey seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
D. Scheer moved to approve Lease of Vacant Farm Land. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
E. Zabinski moved to approve an annual Resolution Designating Combined Polling Place for 2024. Scheer seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
F. Consider the second reading of the new Policy 620 Credit for Learning
G. Mealey moved to approve the following 23-24 contracts. Scheer seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Erin McMurry – Administrative Assistant – High School
2. Gabriel Hackett – Interim Principal – Middle School
H. Mealey moved to approve the following 23-24 work assignments. Zabinski seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
1. Meagan Juhl – Paraprofessional – Elementary School
I. Zabinski moved to approve three policies in the review cycle and a reporting form. Scheer seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
9. Information Items
A. The next monthly meeting and Truth in Taxation meeting will be at the Annandale Elementary School on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 7:00 pm held in person in the media center.
10. Scheer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 pm. Jacobson seconded. Motion carried 6-0.
A full copy of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting are available in the ISD 876 District office.
(Published in the annandale advocate wednesday, december 27, 2023)
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
ANNANDALE REC PARK
PICKLEBALL COURTS
CITY OF ANNANDALE
ANNANDALE, MN
RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: Proposals for
the work described below will
be received online through QuestCDN.com until 11:30 am on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at which time the bids will be opened and publicly read at the office of the City Administrator, City of Annandale, 30 Cedar St. E, P.O. Box K, Annandale, MN 55302.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work includes the construction of approximately:
3855 SF 5” CONCRETE WALK
880 SY ACRYLIC SURFACING PICKLEBALL COURT
455 LF 6” PERF PE PIPE DRAIN
880 SY PICKLEBALL PAVEMENT SECTION
590 LF SILT FENCE TYPE
MACHINE SLICED
382 LF CONCRETE MAINTENANCE STRIP
0.6 ACRE TURF ESTABLISHMENT
382 LF 6’ CHAIN LINK FENCE
together with numerous related items of work, all in accordance with Plans and Specifications. This project is subject to Responsible Contractor Certification.
COMPLETION OF WORK: All work under the Contract must be complete by 09/27/2024.
PLAN HOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND BID TABULATION: The plan holders list, addendums and bid tabulations will be available for download on-line at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com.
TO OBTAIN BID DOCUMENTS: Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com. You may view the digital plan documents for free by entering Quest project #8893467 on the website’s Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded for $50.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information.
BID SUBMITTAL: A bid shall be submitted online no later than the date and time prescribed. For this project, the Owner will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. To access the electronic bid form, download the project document and click online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted.
BID SECURITY: A Proposal Bond in the amount of not less than 5 percent of the total amount bid, drawn in favor of City of
Annandale shall accompany each bid.
OWNER’S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities and informalities therein and to award the Contract to other than the lowest bidder if, in their discretion, the interest of the Owner would be best served thereby.
DATED: 12/15/2023
/S/ Kelly Hinnenkamp
City Administrator
(Published in the annandale advocate wednesday, december 20 and 27, 2023)
FRENCH LAKE TOWNSHIP
NOTICE OF FILING PERIOD & ANNUAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of French Lake Township, County of Wright, State Of Minnesota, the filing period for the position of One (1) Township supervisor opens Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024 and runs through 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. This position is a 3-year term. This is the only elected official position on the ballot for the March 12th Township Elections in 2024. The Annual Meeting will immediately follow the election on March 12th, 2024 at 8:30 PM. The Township Clerk can be reached by email at FrenchLakeTwpClerk@Outlook.com by interested parties to file Affidavits of Candidacy during the filing dates.
Breanna Chapman
French Lake Township Clerk
(Published in the annandale advocate wednesday, december 13, 20, and 27, 2023 and january 3, 2024)
STATE OF MININESOTA
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No, 86-PR-23-5928
Estate of Thomas J. Herold,
Decedent
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
PETITION FOR FORMAL
ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY,
DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that on January 22, 2024, at 9:00 am, a hearing will be held remotely via Zoom in this Court at 3700 Braddock Avenue, Buffalo, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Margaret M. Herold as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to adrninister the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate. Please contact Wright County Court Administration at 763-682-7639 for instructions for appearing remotely.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
Dated: 11/30/2023
BY THE COURT
Kristy Carlson
District Court Deputy
Attorney for Petitioner
Sheldon R. Brown
Young & Brown, LLC
63 Oak Ave S P O Box 859
Annandale, MN, 55302
Attorney license No: 12154
Telephone: (320) 274 8221
FAX: (320) 274-3476
Email: brown@annandalelaw.com
(Published in the annandale advocate wednesday, december 20, and 27, 2023)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISTRICT COURT
PROBATE DIVISION
Court File No, 86-PR-23-6231
Estate of Thomas E. Erickson,
Decedent
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
PETITION FOR FORMAL
ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice is given that on February 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held remotely via Zoom in this Court at 3700 Braddock Avenue, Buffalo, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Kathryn L. Erickson as Personal Representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the Personal Representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and to do all necessary acts for the Estate.
Please contact Wright County Court Administration at 763-682-7639 for instructions for appearing remotely.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Personal Representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
Dated: December 14, 2023
BY THE COURT
Elizabeth Reller
District Court Deputy
Attorney for Petitioner
Sheldon R. Brown
Young & Brown, LLC
63 Oak Ave S P O Box 859
Annandale, MN, 55302
Attorney license No: 12154
Telephone: (320) 274 8221
FAX: (320) 274-3476
Email: brown@annandalelaw.com
(Published in the annandale advocate wednesday, december 20, and 27, 2023)
Corinna Township
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that the Corinna Township Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will convene on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, beginning at 7:00 PM at Corinna Town Hall, 9801 Ireland Ave, Annandale to conduct the following public hearing(s):
Any tabled items from previous meetings that have provided the required information.
Requests related to the operation of a gravel pit. Approvals required include an Interim use permit for the operation of a temporary mining pit involving crushing and screening of sand, gravel and rocks. Applicant/Property Owner: Jason Kolles. Property address: 10171 Ireland Ave NW, Annandale. Sect-Twp-Range: 10-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206000103400.
Requests related to the reconstruction of a dwelling. Approvals required include a Variance to reconstruct a 24′ x 37′ dwelling with walkout basement approximately 20 feet from the ordinary high water level of Indian Lake (min. 100 ft required) and 0-3 feet from a side property line (min. 15 ft required). Applicant/Property Owner: John and Victoria Skoog. Property address: 10806 Gulden Ave NW, Maple Lake. Sect-Twp-Range: 12-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206046000030.
Requests related to the expansion of a dwelling. Approvals required include an After-the-fact Variance to elevate an existing dwelling and create living space below approximately 45 feet from the ordinary high water level of Indian Lake (min. 100 ft required), 3 feet from a side property line (min. 15 ft required) and 45 feet from the centerline of a township road (min. 65 ft required). Applicant/Property Owner: Marilyn and Phone Intharaphet. Property address: 10862 Gulden Ave NW, Maple Lake. Sect-Twp-Range: 12-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206045000170.
Requests related to the rezoning of land to allow for the subdivision or two residential parcels. Approvals required include a Zoning Map Amendment to reclassify an approximate 6-7 acre portion from General Agriculture (AG) to Suburban Residential (R-2). Applicant/Property Owner: Dvorak Enterprises LLC. Property address: 8713 70th St NW, Annandale. Sect-Twp-Range: 34-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206000342204.
Requests related to the reconstruction of a dwelling. Approvals required include a Variance to tear down an existing dwelling 57.5 feet from Clearwater Lake (min. 75 ft required) and 62 feet from the centerline of a private road (min. 65 ft required). Also to not place fill to the required flood elevation for a distance of 15 feet in all directions around the building. Fill will be placed under the new dwelling and around it to elevate the dwelling to the required flood elevation. Applicant/Property Owner: Jo Lynn Arns Trust. Property address: 9509 Jeske Ave NW, Annandale. Sect-Twp-Range: 16-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206000164205.
Requests related to the operation of a vacation rental. Approvals required include an Interim Use Permit to operate a vacation rental with a holding tank for sewage treatment. Applicant/Property Owner: Jason Spry/Sunset Haven LLC. Property address: 11043 Lawrence Ave NW, Annandale. Sect-Twp-Range: 6-121-27. Parcel number(s): 206019000181.
Requests related to the amendment of the Corinna Township Land Use Ordinance. Approvals required include an amendment to Section 503 (Planning Commission) of the Corinna Township Land Use Ordinance that would modify the terms of office for Planning Commission members. Applicant: Corinna Township.
Measurements and details of requests, including variances or other approvals needed, are approximate and/or subject to change. All interested persons are invited to attend these hearings and be heard or send written comments to Corinna Township Zoning Administrator, 9801 Ireland Ave, Annandale MN 55302. Application information and a staff report are available for viewing at www.hometownplanning.com (staff report typically 5-7 days prior to the hearing date). A quorum of the Town Board may be present at the meeting but will not hold deliberations or make any decisions.
Corinna Township Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment
Dated: December 22, 2023
(Published in the annandale advocate wednesday, december 27, 2023)